Karachi: In the 15th match of Pakistan Super League season nine, Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by 7 wickets.
In the match played at the National Bank Cricket Stadium, Karachi, Islamabad United achieved the target of 165 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 18.3 overs.
Chasing the target, Islamabad United’s openers gave the team a brilliant start of 108 runs. Colin Munro scored 82 and Alex Hales scored 47 runs.
Imad Wasim returned to the pavilion for zero, Agha Salman scored 25 and captain Shadab Khan finished the match with 10 runs.
Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali and Tabriz Shamsi took one wicket each for Karachi Kings.
Earlier, Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan had won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Karachi Kings scored 165 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Kieron Pollard remained not out with 48 and Irfan Khan scored 27 runs.
Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Agha Salman and Haneen Shah took one wicket each for Islamabad United.
Karachi Kings have played 4 matches while Islamabad United have played 5 matches in this tournament. Karachi Kings lost two matches and won two. Islamabad United have lost three matches and won two.
On the points table, Islamabad United moved to fourth position on the basis of improved run rate, while Karachi Kings moved from fourth to fifth position. Both teams have four points each.
